Farm News

New life in the farm bill

Friday, November 15

The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the election results could motivate Congress to get a farm bill passed in its lame duck session. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield, “That would be a really good move to clear the decks of some...

A changing pattern ahead; unsettled weather, showery for most

Friday, November 15

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather along and near the Pacific Coast and from the Great Lakes region to the middle and northern Atlantic States. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal...

Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill

Friday, November 15

An ag economist says crop insurance will be available regardless of the farm bill’s status next year. Rob Johansson with the American Sugar Alliance tells Brownfield, “The crop insurance program is going to roll along whether or not we get a new farm bill...

Cash dairy prices mixed to end the week

Friday, November 15

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6550. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.6925. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.66 to $1.67. Cheese barrels were up $0.0125 at...

Agriculture under attack

Friday, November 15

A Washington, D.C.-based public relations expert says agriculture in America is under a well-funded attack. Jack Hubbard, owner of Berman and Company, says groups like HSHS (Humane Society of the US) and ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have a...

Largely mild November weather across the Heartland; a little rain eastern Great Lakes region

Friday, November 15

Across the Corn Belt, with recent rainfall having ended, producers are resuming final harvest efforts, as field conditions permit. Among Midwestern States, only Wisconsin had more than 10% of its corn acreage still standing on November 10, with the statewide harvest 89% complete. Friday’s...

Mostly lower week for export sales numbers

Friday, November 15

Meat export sales bounced back from the previous week’s marketing year lows. The USDA says the week-to-week improvement during the week ending November 7th for beef was led by Japan and South Korea, while Mexico and Japan led the way for pork. Sorghum notched...

Animal ag helping meet UN’s sustainable goals

Friday, November 15

A new report finds animal agriculture contributes to all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Hannah Thompson Weeman with the Animal Agriculture Alliance tells Brownfield, “Things like zero hunger, things like positively contributing to communities, providing work opportunities, of course contributing to...

Ag economist says farm bill needs to be prioritized in lame duck

Friday, November 15

An ag economist says it is crucial Congress passes a farm bill before the end of the year. “The math changes when we get to a new Congress,” says John Newton with Terrain Ag. Newton tells Brownfield he’s optimistic a farm bill can and...

Concerns about pesticide regulation in 2025

Friday, November 15

The president and CEO of CropLife America is concerned about the effects of EPA’s pesticide regulation in 2025. Alexandra Dunn says the Endangered Species Act will have an impact on the next growing season. “As new active ingredients are registered, those labels will have requirements...

National Corn Growers Association seeking disaster package in lame duck

Friday, November 15

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers need help in the lame duck session. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Prices are still low on corn and other products. Costs are up.” He says, “Inflation’s been up. The...

Corn fungicide paid in 2024

Friday, November 15

Corn farmers are reflecting on what worked and what didn’t during the growing season. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis says a wet spring impacted corn throughout the growing season, and disease management was critical. “If there were a couple things that really...